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Yinchen Dihuang Decoction

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Yinchen Dihuang Decoction,In newborn infants, if the face and entire body are yellow as gold, it is due to exposure to dampness in the womb.

Formulas Name : Yinchen Dihuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 茵陈地黄汤

Drug Formulation

Huai Sheng Di, Jing Chi Sha, Zheng Chuan Xiong, Da Dang Gui, Tian Hua Fen, Chi Fu Ling, Jie Zhu Ling, Yin Chen Hao, and Xuan Ze Xie.

Source

From *Collected Works on the Care of Infants* (Youyou Jicheng), Volume 2.

Benefits

In newborn infants, if the face and entire body are yellow as gold, it is due to exposure to dampness in the womb.

Instructions for Use

Adjust the dosage of each herb as appropriate, decoct in water, and administer to both mother and child.

Yinchen Dihuang Decoction,From *Collected Works on the Care of Infants* (Youyou Jicheng), Volume 2.,In newborn infants, if the face and entire body are yellow as gold, it is due to exposure to dampness in the womb.

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